Environmental Technician II

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This is a temporary position and there are no leave or retirement benefits offered with this position. Temporary employees who work an annual average of 30 or more hours per week may be eligible for health insurance coverage under the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP). For more information on Health Benefits offered visit .

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Note: Permanent and time-limited NC State Government employees must separate from their permanent or time-limited position in order to work in a temporary position. All temporaries are limited to one NC State Government temporary assignment at a time.

Individuals hired in a temporary State job must be fully qualified for the job. OSHR supports the Governor's Job Ready initiative and seeks to expand a temporary skill set to enhance their qualifications for State government and private sector jobs. Exposure to an agency's culture, process, procedures, and potential learning opportunities can provide valuable experience to those who may seek permanent employment with the state.

This temporary position is located in Raleigh - Wake County.

Job Order Hourly Rate of Pay: $20.00 (Based on education and/or years of relevant work experience reflected on the application).

This temporary position will be assigned to the Department of Environmental Quality. This position is located at 512N. Salisbury St, Raleigh, NC 27604.

This position will assist with Aquatic Weed Control Program field work. Much of the work consists of applying herbicides from small boats. Travel, including overnight stays, will be required. Duties include operation/maintenance of equipment (power tools, gas-powered engines, high-pressure sprayers, electric sprayers); operating vehicles, motorboats, including the towing of trailers; assisting with aquatic vegetation surveys and writing technical reports. Employee will also be required to obtain a NC pesticide operator license within 30 days of hire.

NOTE: Qualified applicants must meet and CLEARLY reflect on their application training and experience and all knowledge, skills, abilities, and any experience or competencies specified in the posting and/or supplemental question(s) to be considered. NOTE: "See Resume" is not acceptable to show work history.

• Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of invasive species management.

• Basic knowledge of hazardous material (pesticide) handling and storage.

• Basic knowledge of aquatic ecology.
• Ability to conduct fieldwork and accurately log activities.
• Ability to follow directions and work independently.
• Ability to perform data entry and to write technical reports.
• Ability to handle with tact and consistency the diversity of public contacts required by the position.
• Ability to plan and schedule work (ie, possess time management skills and work-load management skills).
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral form.

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.

Associate's degree in one of the agricultural, biological, engineering, environmental or natural resource sciences or a closely related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience in environmental or natural resources management work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. For technical issues with your application, please call the Applicant Support Help Line at .

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Office of State Human Resources

1110 Navaho Drive, Suite 200

Raleigh, NC 27609